The chiefs and people of the affected areas had petitioned the President asking for the regions to be created.

After the Supreme Court ruling gave the green-light for the referendum to be conducted in the affected areas only, the Electoral Commission went ahead with their polls.

The new regions are Western North, Ahafo, Bono East, Oti, North East, and Savannah.

Meanwhile, Myjoyonline has learnt that unlike previously where all regional offices and secretariats are centered in the capitals, the government intends to spread such facilities and offices across the new regions.

This according to a source, will open up and promote development in these new regions.